Question 1

what are the causes of low blood cell count?

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Many things: There are different things can cause low blood cell count- from racial differences, congenital condition/ blood disorder, drug related, autoimmune disorder, deficiency in certain nutrient, viral infection, bone marrow problem etc.

Question 2

please tell me all symptoms of low blood cell count?

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Not enough space: See this site for information on this topic and please make your question more specific.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/complete-blood-count/my00476.

Question 3

what food can i eat if i have a low blood cell count?

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Which type of blood: cell count? How do you know you have a low blood cells count? All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, it would have helped have the actual results for the test.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 4

i've twice tested with low blood cell count in the last 6 months with no follow up issues or symptoms. could it be a symptom of hashimoto's?

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Doubtful : Hashimoto's is autoimmune thyroid disease. It's possible the low blood count could be related, but it may not be. There may be other issues also that need clarification. I would discuss this with your physician.

Question 5

low white blood cell count, implications?

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Many: Depends on how low the count is and what other symptoms and signs are associated with it and what caused the low count. A common risk is propensity to infections. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/low-white-blood-cell-count/my00162.

Question 6

what are low white blood cell count reasons?

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There are many.: Infections can sometimes cause low white blood cells - surprising to many because most people think of a high WBC in that case, but overwhelming bacterial infections can lead to depletion of wbcs.  Viruses can also destroy wbcs temporarily. Certain medicines and drugs can cause low white blood counts and auto-immune diseases (where the body's immune system attacks itself) are another cause.

Question 7

what could a low red blood cell count indicate?

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Many causes: Chronic blood loss in menstrual blood, abnormal bleeding in intestine, nutritional, deficiencies, especially iron; lead poisoning, thalassemia, leukemia, hemolytic anemia etc.
If you have low red blood count it should be investigated by a doctor.

Question 8

what is considered a low white blood cell count?

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In most labs: Under 4 is considered low.

Question 9

what are the causes for low white blood cell count?

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Many causes.: Low WBC can be due to nutritional factors, infections (esp. Viral infections), autoimmune diseases, inhereted defects, leukemias and other bone marrow cancers, meylodysplasia, drug reactions, and even unknown causes.  The problem with this is infection, but the risk depends on how low the WBC is.  Only with very low WBC is there a risk of death.

Question 10

are there certain foods that increase red blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Foods that are high in iron and vitamin b12.  These include red meats and dark green leafy vegetables (kale, collard greens, etc).

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